Misinformation Detection System Documentation

Project Overview

StreetTruth is a comprehensive multi-modal misinformation detection system that leverages AI to verify the authenticity of content across different formats. The system accepts various inputs (text, URLs, or images), processes them through specialized verification pipelines, and produces a confidence score with detailed reasoning.

Core Functionality

• Multi-modal Input Processing: Handles text, URLs, and images through a unified webhook entry point
• Specialized Verification Pipelines: Dedicated processing paths for different content types
• AI-Powered Analysis: Utilizes multiple AI services for comprehensive verification
• Confidence Scoring: Produces numerical trustworthiness scores with supporting evidence
• Result Storage & Distribution: Archives verification results and optionally distributes via messaging channels

Technical Architecture

Technology Stack

• Workflow Automation: n8n
• Natural Language Processing: GPT-4
• Image Analysis:
  • Bing Visual Search API
  • DeepAI Manipulation Detection
  • Imagga Image Recognition
• Data Storage: Airtable
• Optional Messaging: WhatsApp API integration